Just under a month on and the concept of the proposed European Super League (ESL) is still talk of the town.
Whilst the majority of the initial founding members quickly withdrew their intention to participate following rampant fan unrest, a select few (Juventus, Real Madrid and Barcelona) have remained adamant on proceeding with their intentions of setting up the ESL which seeks to serve as a break away from the European competitions organised by UEFA.
The proposal for a European ‘Super’ League has triggered off a legal battle between UEFA on the one hand and those clubs who still believe a ball will eventually be kicked in the ESL on the other hand.